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	Smoke detector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A smoke detector or smoke alarm is a safety device that detects airborne smoke and issues an audible alarm, thereby alerting nearby people to the danger of fire.
		Smoke detectors may operate alone, be interconnected to cause all detectors in the premises to sound an alarm if one is triggered, or be integrated into a fire alarm or security system.
		Smoke detectors are required to signal a low battery condition, but it is common for houses to have smoke detectors with dead batteries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Smoke_detector (1165 words)

	Smoke detector (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Smoke detector, also called smoke alarm, is a device used in homes and other buildings to warn people of smoke or a fire.
		Smoke scatters the light from the source and reflects it onto the photocell.
		A smoke detector should be installed on a ceiling, at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) from the wall, or on a wall, between 6 and 12 inches (15 and 30 centimeters) from the ceiling.
	www.worldbook.com /features/fires/html/detector.htm (229 words)

	Smoke Detector Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A recent NFPA report on smoke detectors found that there is a substantial number of households that do not have the devices on every level of the home, as needed.
		Since smoke and deadly gases rise, detectors should be placed on the ceiling at least 4 inches from the nearest wall, or high on a wall, 4-12 inches from the ceiling.
		NFPA does not require heat detectors in homes, however, they may be used for optional extra protection in areas like kitchens, attics, and garages, where smoke detectors are susceptible to nuisance alarms.
	www.cfdonline.org /detector.htm (1371 words)

	Smoke Detector (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		First Floor – Smoke detectors should be placed on the ceiling in the hallway near a stairwell to the second floor, unless there is a bedroom on the first floor.
		In this case, a smoke detector should also be placed outside the bedroom door.~ Placing the detector more than 6 feet from a kitchen or bathroom door will help to avoid alarms set-off by cooking or steam.
		Second Floor – The smoke detector must be placed on the CEILING in the hallway common to ALL bedrooms, normally at the head of stairs.
	www.marlborough-ma.gov /Gen/MarlboroughMA_FireDprtmt/SMOKEDETECTOR (1199 words)

	Smoke Detectors and Americium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Smoke detectors/ alarms are important safety devices, because of their obvious potential to save lives and property.
		These "ion chamber smoke detectors" are the most popular, because they are inexpensive and are sensitive to a wider range of fire conditions than the other type.
		The alpha particles from the smoke detector do not themselves pose a health hazard, as they are absorbed in a few centimetres of air or by the structure of the detector.
	www.uic.com.au /nip35.htm (826 words)

	Smoke Detector
		Smoke detectors must be installed in all Town of Fairfield dwelling units.
		The principal threat to persons in sleeping areas comes from fires in the remainder of the house, therefore, basic smoke detector(s) are best located between the bedroom areas and the rest of the house.
		A basic smoke detector (indicated by cross) shall be located between the sleeping area and the rest of the house.
	www.fdfairfield.com /smoke.htm (527 words)

	USFA Smoke Alarms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		By the mid 1980's, smoke alarm laws, requiring that alarms be placed in all new and existing residences - existed in 38 states and thousands of municipalities nationwide.
		Smoke alarms are one of the best safety features you can buy and install to protect yourself, your family and your home.
		Some smoke alarms are considered to be "hard wired." This means they are connected to the household electrical system and may or may not have battery back-up.
	www.usfa.fema.gov /safety/alarms (905 words)

	Smoke Detector Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The original smoke detectors were invented in the 1960's, but they weren't introduced into the mainstream consumer market until the 70's.
		Today, smoke detectors are the single biggest factor in reducing fire deaths in this country, with statistics showing that fire deaths have been cut in half.
		Try to install a smoke detector on every floor in your home, but if you only have one, make sure that it is installed in the hallway outside of the sleeping area.
	www.bcfdheroes.com /smokedetector.htm (507 words)

	Smoke Detector modification (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Modern homes have smoke detectors that are wired as a network so that if one triggers, the others will also sound.
		I have seven smoke detectors in my house and that means seven nine volt batteries that need to be replaced once a year.
		Household smoke detectors no longer have to be disposed of as hazardous waste but Americium has a long half life of 432 years.
	www.robin-wood.com /Network/smoke_det.htm (955 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Smoke Detectors Work"
		Smoke detectors are one of those amazing inventions that, because of mass production, cost practically nothing.
		All smoke detectors consist of two basic parts: a sensor to sense the smoke and a very loud electronic horn to wake people up.
		Smoke detectors can run off of a 9-volt battery or 120-volt house current.
	www.howstuffworks.com /smoke.htm (147 words)

	Photoelectric Smoke Detector by Detectorsandalarms.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Photoelectric smoke detectors use beams of light and sensors to detect the presence of larger smoke particles.
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	www.detectorsandalarms.com /photoelectric_smoke_detector_e.html (559 words)

	Smoke Detector (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Smoke alarm utilized a small amount of radioactive material to detect smoke.
		The smoke alarm should be placed in the middle of the ceiling, at least 15cm (6 in.) from a wall or a corner.
		The alarm sounds as long as the test button is pressed or there is smoke in the detector.
	www.geocities.com /mvfra_org/tipsSD.htm (645 words)

	Purchasing and Installing Your Smoke Detector, AEX-690.3-92
		Since the primary job of a smoke detector is to awaken sleeping persons and warn them of urgent danger, put your detector as close as possible to the bedrooms or other places where people frequently sleep.
		The simplest rule for locating one smoke detector in your home should be "between the bedrooms and the rest of the house, but closer to the bedrooms." If you are installing multiple detectors, put one near each sleeping area.
		Detectors located in these areas may not receive the flow of smoke required to activate the alarm.
	ohioline.osu.edu /aex-fact/0690_3.html (1046 words)

	Smoke alarm, smoke alarm troubleshooting, smoke alarm beeping (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Gentex photoelectric smoke detectors fire alarms are designed to give reliablewarning of the presence of smoke where both a horn and visual alarm are required.
		Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are the first lines of defense in the event of a...
		Smoke alarms could be made mandatory for NSW homes under changes to be announcedby the State Government after a spate of fires that have killed 12 people...
	www.foreignmarket.org /smoke+alarm.html (1167 words)

	Lifesaver Smoke Detector by Detectorsandalarms.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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	Smoke detector guidelines
		But they usually take much longer to trip than a smoke detector, and should usually only be considered for triggering sprinkler devices (where the consequences of a false trip are quite severe).
		This is because the statistics show that, in houses equipped with smoke detectors, a lot more people were getting killed in houses with battery-only detectors that had dead batteries than were getting killed in houses where the breakers tripped and killed an AC-only detector.
		Battery-only detectors should only be considered a stopgap measure in putting detectors into a house that doesn't have any detectors at all, or adding redundancy into a system that already has AC detectors.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/electrical-wiring/part2/section-21.html (575 words)

	Smoke Detectors
		When purchasing a smoke alarm, look for one that is accepted by an independent testing facility such as Underwriters Laboratories or Factory Mutual.
		The grillwork on the detector should be vacuumed periodically to keep it dust-free.
		Some smoke alarms also are equipped with a silencing feature, so that nuisance alarms can be stopped quickly and easily.
	www.erieinsurance.com /SafeCsmr/Safety/SafeguardingYourHome&Family/SmokeDetectors.htm (189 words)

	Smoke Detector Types (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Electric smoke detectors are hard-wired into the home and are connected into the electrical wiring system.
		When smoke enters the detector, the smoke molecules attach themselves to the ions and change the electrical current.
		Both of these types of smoke detectors are designed to detect smoke in the air.
	www.ci.newport-news.va.us /fire/sd02.htm (320 words)

	Smoke Detector Care
		Most smoke detectors have a button that your press; if the smoke detector is working, the alarm will beep.
		Remove the smoke detector, follow the manufacturer's directions for disposing of the smoke detector, and replace it with a brand new smoke detector.
		Some newer smoke detectors have their ten-year anniversary imprinted on the cover; if you are unsure of your smoke detector's age, it is always better to err on the side of safety.
	www.wmoem.org /FirePrevention/sdcare.htm (330 words)

	Smoke Detectors: Smoke Detector Reviews, Best Smoke Detectors
		That’s why ionization smoke detectors are not the best choice for bedrooms, and why experts prefer models such as the First Alert Dual Sensor, which also has a photoelectric sensor for detecting slow, smoldering blazes.
		Smoke alarms are rated according to speed in detecting both kinds of blazes.
		But all reviewers now agree on one thing: The best smoke alarms can sense both types of fires (high-flaming and smoky) with equal effectiveness, and that means buying a smoke alarm with both an ionization sensor for flames and a photoelectric sensor for smoke.
	www.consumersearch.com /www/house_and_home/smoke-detectors (831 words)

	smoke detector locations
		Detectors are to be located on every level of a residence, basement, first floor, second floor, excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics and in every separate sleeping area, between sleeping areas and living areas such as the kitchen, garage, basement or utility room.
		All CO detectors should be installed in a competent manner and in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
		All CO alarms or detectors should be supported independently of their attachment to wires.
	www.wmoem.org /FirePrevention/sdplacement.htm (355 words)

	Wireless Smoke Detector
		Just like standard smoke detectors, these units help save lives by assisting you and your family evacuate your home quickly and easily in the event of a fire.
		These smoke detectors also go one step further by helping to save your property if there's a fire when no one is home.
		The smoke detectors, which come with mounting screws and anchors, are powered by two 9-volt alkaline batteries (included), which can power the unit for up to two years.
	www.smarthome.com /79716.html (244 words)

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	Optical Smoke Detector
		The optical smoke detector uses an internal pulsing LED.....dectector, ionisation detectors, optical smoke detectors, heat detectors, fixed heat.....one-stop'...
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		This type of detector is cheaper than the optical detector, and can detect particles of smoke that are too small to...
	www.smokealarmsdirectory.com /optical-smoke-detector.html (268 words)

	Smoke detector (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ionising smoke detector - a component of the EOS Wireless Security System.
		Detection of smoke is achieved using an ionisation chamber manufactured by - AEA Technology plc in China - DC03A - it has a 20 year performance proven track record.
		The PIC's intelligence is used to analyse changes in atmospheric conditions, humidity, and cell ageing to eliminate false alarming.
	www.microchipsolutions.co.uk /Smoke-Detector.htm (172 words)

	Land+Living: Modern Smoke Detector
		This slick smoke detector has been talked about quite a bit, but it is such a simple and graceful solution that it warrants yet another plug.
		Created by brothers Jason and Geoffry Rosenblatt of San Francisco, the Modern Smoke Detector has a minimal profile and uses sustainable technologies...
		The Modern Smoke Detector is the first in a line of planned products.
	www.landliving.com /articles/0000000708.aspx (203 words)

	Smoke Detector Installation \| Ask MetaFilter
		Our smoke detector was unfortunately a bit ripped apart, and a new one needs to go in.
		It sounds like the smoke detector may not be using power originating in your breaker panel at all.
		New construction in Ontario is supposed to have ganged detectors, so if your condo is less than five years old or so, I'd expect that's what you have If you don't have a third bare wire end then you likely do not have a multiply system.
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